Lebanese Forces chief Samir Geagea stressed that the recent popular movement was honest and transparent, noting that the large movements that took place in the past, such as March 14, always expressed a certain political alignment, but the October 17 movement surpassed all sects and borders.
In a statement following the “Strong Republic” bloc meeting, Geagea praised the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces who stood by the people and protected them, despite the pressures that have been exerted on the security apparatuses.
He called for a rescue measure, which is a technocratic government formed of independent experts, pointing out that this only way to save the country.
“Had the political cabinets succeeded, the streets would not have reacted the way they did,” he stated, adding that if the situation continued as it is, the country will be headed toward the unknown.